Monday, February 24, 2014

Frisky Goat & Thursdvys @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail

It's been an action-packed weekend for folks in TTDI, where not one but TWO terrific new cafes roared open to brisk business: Frisky Goat at Burhanuddin Helmi ...

... & Thursdvys, which opened on a Saturday, ironically, at Datuk Sulaiman 1. Note that Thursdvys is pronounced 'Thursdays' _ the spelling quirk is simply meant to help this outlet stand out on Instagram & Twitter.

Frisky Goat & Thursdvys have very little in common, except that they're both filled with buoyantly friendly people & both places radiate plenty of positive vibes. Frisky Goat's probably our better bet for now, since it's serving hot food, while Thursdvy's kitchen will only open late next month.

Let's not save the best for last: Frisky Goat's baked eggs (RM18.50) seem like the most satisfying ever in Taman Tun ...

Cakes here are also distinctive: The strawberry-raspberry Red Opera, topped with crimson-coloured almonds, will turn heads.

Love Frisky Goat's espresso creme brulee, soft & sumptuous. Actually, our only possible complaint about this place is that it's not big enough; seating can feel cramped & vacant tables will be scarce on weekend afternoons.

Frisky Goat's owners graciously acknowledge that their prowess in coffee-making might not be this neighbourhood's most impressive, but they still do good work with their Colombian beans. The outlet will extend its hours through dinnertime soon; expect heartier bistro-style fare including beef bourguignon. Frisky Goat is also a bakery, so head here for pastries galore.

Also totally worth a stop: Thursdvys, one of KL's most handsomely designed caffeine bars. Hats off to the people who worked on constructing this place; there's a lot to admire here _ we're not sure where to start.

Hot food should be served starting March 22, but customers can trifle with various desserts at Thursdvys for now. All in all, both Frisky Goat & Thursdvys are set to soar in the popularity stakes. Take note, writers of "Twelve Brunch Places in KL You MUST Try Before The Zombie Apocalypse Hits" lists.

Frisky Goat

72, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail. Beside Public Bank.

Open Tuesday-Sunday starting 8am. Through 5pm for now, 11pm eventually.

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These 2 comments from both of you are giving me different ideas :p We're talking about food, right? LOL Checked out Thursdvys just a few hours ago. Loved their iced peach mocktail, very refreshing. Will be getting frisky with the goat soon :)

Huai Bin: yeah, i'm always in the market for great baked eggs too! i only get them two or three times a year, heh =) and yeah, even though there are a couple of outlets named 'frisky goat' in other countries, it's cool that we have something like this in kl now too! =)

Initially i thought you had the spelling wrong LOL! I like the color and interior deco especially the corner in your last picture. The food looks appetizing and shoild looks as good as it taste. Looks like a wonderful new place to hang out !